We are more pained by ignorance than delighted by instruction.
As he that lives longest lives but a little while, every man may be certain that he has no time to waste. The duties of life are commensurate to its duration; and every day brings its task, which, if neglected, is doubled on the morrow.
Life will not bear refinement. You must do as other people do.
No man can fall into contempt but those who deserve it.
Every period of life is obliged to borrow its happiness from time to come.
A man may be very sincere in good principles, without having good practice.